Russian Federation: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in the Russian Federation

In 2022, the Russian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed buoyant growth. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m from Russia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold. Armenia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uzbekistan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Armenia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exported from Russia were Armenia ($X), Uzbekistan ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m to Russia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, Spain, Estonia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X) were the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m suppliers to Russia, together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, Spain, Estonia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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